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The 3 best hotels in Ann Arbor.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Ann Arbor, United States: Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown (budget), Home2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South (best value) and The Kensington Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetResidence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown8.3/10 · €202 / nightBest ValueHome2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South8.9/10 · €118 / nightUpscale alternativeThe Kensington Hotel8.5/10 · €193 / night
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Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown, Ann Arbor
Budget
8.3€202 / night

Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown

★★★Downtown Ann Arbor

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.3/10 from 56 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
56 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A central budget pick in Downtown Ann Arbor, rated 8.3 from 56 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Budget pick
  • A central budget pick in Downtown Ann Arbor, rated 8.3 from 56 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.3/10 from 56 Booking.com reviews.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South, Ann Arbor
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€118 / night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South

★★★361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.9/10 from 165 guest reviews
  • 3.9 km to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
165 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

8.9/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, pool.

  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 165 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €118.32/night versus a sample median of €146.22/night (19% below the median).
  • Location: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor. Address: 361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor
Upscale alternative
8.5€193 / night

The Kensington Hotel

★★★★3500 South State Street

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks

  • 8.5/10 from 755 guest reviews
  • 4.1 km to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
755 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Close to the university, highway, and a shopping mall with dining options.
  • Room Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though some guests report dirty carpets, bathrooms, and musty odors.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 755 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €192.72/night versus a sample median of €146.22/night.
  • Location: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor. Address: 3500 South State Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Ann Arbor

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Downtown Ann Arbor

Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown · ≈ 14 min walk to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South · 3.9 km to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Upscale alternative

3500 South State Street

The Kensington Hotel · 4.1 km to Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeKelsey Museum of Archaeology

Ann Arbor hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetResidence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor DowntownDowntown Ann Arbor38.3 (56)€202
Best ValueHome2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy38.9 (165)€118
Upscale alternativeThe Kensington Hotel3500 South State Street48.5 (755)€193

Questions about hotels in Ann Arbor

What is the best budget hotel in Ann Arbor?
Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown (Downtown Ann Arbor): 8.3/10 · 56 reviews · €202 / night
What is the best value hotel in Ann Arbor?
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ann Arbor South (361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy): 8.9/10 · 165 reviews · €118 / night
What is the best luxury hotel in Ann Arbor?
The Kensington Hotel (3500 South State Street): 8.5/10 · 755 reviews · €193 / night · Guests say: “Location: Close to the university, highway, and a shopping mall with dining options.”
Where should I stay in Ann Arbor?
Our three picks are in Downtown Ann Arbor, 361 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, 3500 South State Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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